Hypoxia Follow Up Flying To St Augustine Florida

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[@billfarnham1592]

Regarding planes - I'd go for a P Baron. As for Kim's hypoxia: I spent a 37.5 year career in critical care respiratory care and have tons of experience with O2 saturation and related issues. Here's the deal - people who don't understand oximetry tend to chase numbers and be too reliant on numbers alone. Saying that a sat of less t han 100% or 95% is dangerous simply is not true as stand-alone data. If you and I both had a saturation of 85% we'd be having this conversation. While it is true that females tend to be more sensitive to desaturation, there are other considerations. Individual's lungs have differing abilities to let gases transfer across the membranes in the alveoli - the air sacs in the lungs where actual gas exchange takes place. That's called lung diffusion capacity. Now age is a factor in diffusion capacity - the more age, and diffusion capacity decreases. But Kim is a young person. Her sensitivity to decreased O2 levels indicates to me a potential need for further investigation. Or saturation measures how well the hemoglobin in the blood is saturated with oxygen. If there is too little hemoglobin, the blood will transport less oxygen. So two things that can be checked with clinical tests are hemoglobin types and amounts, and the diffusion capacity of the lungs. There could be anemia - i.e. not as many red blood cells, and red blood cells are where the hemoglobin is. So they're essential for oxygen transport. Kim seems - at least referring to the video on Or problems - to be a bit on the hypersensitive side of things. It could be worth checking out with the doc. People who live at altitude - 5000 feet or more - have a compensation mechanism: their body produces more red blood cells. So they have a higher red blood cell count than "normal" people. That is nature's insurance that the body will ave adequate oxygen transport. So a problem with intolerance of slightly decreased levels of inhaled oxygen might indicate the need for having the body's capacity to handle oxygen gas exchange in the lungs and oxygen transport in the blood checked out. I'm not giving medical advice. Just relating experiences gained over years of work in the respiratory medicine field. I LOVE Barons - I think you would love a pressurized one.

[@dontonysgarage4730]

Check out the Diamond 62-Awesome machine.

[@marcs990]

Chris check out n get a vid in the DA-62. That would be my vote on an upgrade

[@marcs990]

A DA62 would be my choice if ur gonna upgrade

[@granddad-mv5ef]

This was an unexpected line item. However, I vote for the DA-62.

[@randyredden]

As a P-Baron driver, it’s the way to go. It will fit in a standard t-hangar. (As you know living in Florida, hangar space is hard to come by). Flys like a King Air., AC & pressurization, and very fast…hard to beat until you move to a turbine.

[@johnfriend862]

I'd love to give you and Kim credit, KIm's bout with hypoxia was an eye opener, but I've learned my lesson the hard way too. I now have a demand conserver mounted in my plane and a boom canula on my headset. There are times you just end up higher than you intended or anticipated, like the ever present pop-up cumulus buildup in the afternoon in the tropical regions. It's better to be prepared and not need it than need it and not have it. Invariably I've had to ask for lower because I didn't bring my oxygen accessories, and ATC asks if I'm having problems with my pressurization. I wish I had pressurization to have problems with....

[@jeffsheldon4096]

DA 42 is such a beautiful aircraft.

[@clarencewiles963]

DA 62 continues to look good!

[@sundowns]

take a look at Diamond 62

[@danielbasovitch5087]

I say A Diamond DA-62 Diesel Twin, FAST, MODERN, COMFORT

[@4th_aviation]

Without a doubt, I’ll live vicariously through you all in a DA62!!!

[@satguy]

Hands down the top choice.

[@gabrielvazquez1691]

I'd like to also show my support for this suggestion

[@CnSFarms]

AC-50 Twin Commander. I fly one at work. It’s a beast and will carry a full load. About to install new engines and new glass. Good luck on the search!

[@colinkulasik1128]

My nomination for a new plane is the beech 18! Round engines! And Kim, you're not a pilot, you're the pilots daughter lol

[@MrSixstring2k]

Glad she is doing well. That oxygen episode in this channel and in socal monkeys also had an issue with his wife made me very aware of how fast hypoxia seems to hit.

[@NovejSpeed3]

I vote Diamond DA50 or DA62.

[@marcs990]

I 2nd that. I LOVE the DA62

[@bobgregoryvb]

Welcome back SIC!!!

[@TheFlightLevel]

Cool T-shirt co-pilot Kim (AKA Baron Pilot FO) Great info. You have the cameras placed to perfection! Blue skies!

[@jonminer9891]

hi, to both of you. You are a very entertaining couple. I enjoy the teamwork and balance of ideas. Good show! Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@sky-11]

Kim I think that you will be able to fly the baron in the very near future you have come along way, who couldn't learn with Chris he is a great instructor.

[@marcs990]

Go for the Diamond DA-62

[@tangokilo4140]

Aerostar - like you said, you rarely use all the seats. So, roomy enough, fast, and you can decide if you want to go pressurized or not. If not, not much is faster below 10,000'. I love the shorter winged Aerostar 600.

[@larryfulkerson4505]

I just gotta say that some of your jokes are golden. Some of the funniest things since that show about the priest with tourettes.

[@geraldalvord436]

My two cents would be a c414 or C421, both pressurized and great useful loads. Love your videos guys. With Kim’s situation this would solve it. Jerry port St Lucie

[@jackackley7381]

Nice to see Caps from the air. Often have dinner on the deck watching flights take-off or land. Great video and glad Kim is well.

[@richardmortenson8525]

Kris, just rewatched your episode flying Adam’s Aero Commander with your kid-at-Christmas smile. I can totally see you and Kim flying one of those cuz, well, I guess I sorta already have. Two bonus points: You’d be flying the Bob Hoover craft, and you can brag that your plane was made by the same company that built the Space Shuttle! (“Can your Cessna say that?!”)

[@gervers]

Great show! Always is. How about a Cessna 411?

[@tommytownsend6716]

Sorry buddy…I like your jet videos….but it sure is a breath of fresh air to have Kim back.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Very, very true, with O2 what was good yesterday, may not be good today or tomorrow

[@brentking9263]

Diamond is cool and modern but I really like the 340 myself been thinking about getting rid of a 210 to upgrade

[@jamesberriedale4910]

The Barron is a fantastic aircraft but if you're seriously looking for an upgrade, how about meeting up with some fellow KZbinrs like ChrisPC who had a Duke, and S4 Aviator who has a 414A, you could get a feel for these aircraft and it would make some amazing viewing.

[@Aran2323]

It's late on Friday afternoon, I'm getting ready to slack off for the tail end of the day, and I've got a new Baron Pilot video. I see no problems.

[@s8tmanpaul77]

Like the way you explain things. Good info on hypoxia and how it can have different effects on individuals. Great explanation on how you lean engines. Great info for new multi drivers.

[@wilson4328]

We've missed you SIC!

[@johnd.8224]

Did high altitude chamber in USN as part of check out to fly in F4J. Got to experience hypoxia first hand. Saw some who fought the cadre who were trying to mask them up.

[@petermendoza1170]

If your not considering a nice used 58P, keep your Baron. You upgrade her so well already. It's too bad about the oxygen issue as the 58P would have avoided that. Anyway, love your videos.

[@tjwilliams7246]

Thanks for sharing more info on Kim's O2 rig there and thanks again for the video when she had the issue. I really took a look and reevaluated my thoughts toward the rest of the family and our altitudes. To be prepared and aware. Great job and as a side note. after Kim's fall from the one wheel the kid's really ramped up saying no dad you do not need one of those. !! lol You all take care, keep up the great vids.

[@loremaable]

Hi to both of you hypoxia may also come earlier due to lack of iron in the red cells. Iron is supposed to vehiculate oxygen to the brain. If sometimes due to stress or fatigue it is the case you might experience it at an earlier stage of the fligvt or faster than supposed tl start.

[@cliftonbrown911]

Consider the Aerostar 600. 200+ kts. @ 25gph.

[@mikehoff3437]

She's back I thought it might have worked out about like all of my relationships, wondered what happened to her

[@FeralPreacher]

Nice flight Kris. Good to see the Baron (Kim) again. The hypoxia info was also of benefit. lol Thanks for sharing.

[@hubblefubble1179]

It's nice to see my home town (Port St John) in this video! I fly in MSFS 2020 in VR and it looks so real! Looking at this video makes me feel closer to home (currently stationed in NC). Thanks for the upload!

[@billfarnham1592]

You're SO right at about 6:45 in the video. I could tell watching Kim in the video that the hypoxia had her completely confused to the point she really didn't understand what she was doing or should be doing. You're absolutely right - that 's what hypoxia does. In fact, what Kim experienced is one of the primary clinical signs of hypoxia; remember we used to have to be able to recognize those signs without pulse oximeters. You did the exact right thing - you got the O2 on her. Since it's a nasal cannula, the old adage to inhale deeply through the nose applies - that gets the lungs flushed with more oxygen quicker, and the symptoms subside. Alitude hypoxia is not something to take lightly when flying.

[@wadesworld6250]

While I've never experienced hypoxia, my wife had a medical condition which caused her to have extremely low hemoglobin, which I would imagine were similar effects to hypoxia. Her motor skills were affected, with her continually dropping things. She was confused on the drive to the doctor's office, asking why we were gong the wrong way when we were not. At the doctor's office she could not physically sign her name on the checkin sheet. Her signature was an illegible scribble that took up three lines on the sheet.

[@billfarnham1592]

@@wadesworld6250 If her hemoglobin was real low that results in hypoxia. Hypoxia is not defined by what you breathe but by oxygen in the blood and tissue. Low hemoglobin -> hypoxia. Absolutely.

[@wadesworld6250]

@@billfarnham1592 Duh, that makes sense. Another warning sign to watch out for is if someone is sleeping too much or being difficult to wake. My wife slept literally 20 hours in the lead up to me determining something was wrong. I thought it was just her exhaustion from the medical condition.

[@freshaircraftsales6769]

We sell about 20 to 25 of the 400 series aircraft a year. If you want the comfort and speed the 414A would be good. The 421C would be great some people don't the geared engines but you wouldn't have any problems with them. I do have a really nice TBM if you'd like to make the turbine jump...

[@rickfoss3541]

One to be proud of. You held the centerline real good.

[@SMcda]

Great explanation on Kim's O2 situation. Sad situation especially when you realize it was human induced.

[@robgreene1776]

Best replacement for the Baron: Diamond DA62.

[@Anonymous99997]

What if 310 Pilot did the same thing. They’d have to fight over “Diamond Pilot”.

[@randyredden]

DA62 doesn’t fix the Hypoxia problem.. and your $1M plus.

[@marcs990]

@@randyredden yeah it does have an integrated o2 system but isn’t pressurised. U won’t “fix” the o2 issues unless it’s a pressurised aircraft unfortunately

[@randyredden]

@@marcs990 Yes, I have a 58P. I fly a pressurized aircraft.

[@TruthOverLies]

Love that shirt Kim! 😆

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Enjoyed the fly along. Hopefully you will find the best aircraft for your episodes to come. Good luck.

[@mikeburnett1211]

The Gulfstream or maybe a DA62 Diamond

[@melintexas4506]

You don’t need a ton of room. A Cessna 340 would be my vote. Operating costs and performance would be similar. Plus Kim wouldn’t be getting light headed on ya 😁

[@MidnightWyvern]

Personally, as soon as I learned about that 6-seater V-Twin I was absolutely pumped, and I really hope to try and build one someday. In particular with their plan to use Adept Airmotive's new 6-cylinder engines which have VERY good power to weight ratio and fuel economy, I'd expect it will also be quite the performer.

[@johnsauer9067]

Hair vote: I like Kim's hair long, but, of course, she should do what she wants to do. Plane: if planes are anything like boats, the bigger they are, the more they cost to buy (obviously) and maintain. And more stuff to go wrong. And I guess I'm kinda sentimental about 75W.

[@randydunning7584]

Enjoy your videos. Been watching for a while now. I live a mile North of St. Augustine airport and enjoy watching the inbound and outbound traffic on runway 13, as they are usually pretty close. Haven’t caught 75W yet but will keep looking. Keep up the great videos and thanks for sharing. Btw I enjoy the jet videos as well.

[@loremaable]

Squeezing half a lemon in a full glass of water ambient temperature on an empty stomach should help , every morning before breakfast . Abstain from orange and tangerine which are not recommended for the liver.

[@dougmohn1182]

Good work guys! I did say something and you have explained it in detail and thank you for that. Fly well as usual..

[@HighTide1715]

Great Landing ! Wonderful trip ! Lots of fun, seeing you guys together, flying in the baron. Thanks for yet another, awesome video ! Looking forward to the next one.

[@heyitstonto8715]

Loved this video, but I do have a question: How do you go to the toilet? It doesn't look like there's anything there 😂

[@eddiec1961]

Nice follow up video good 02 explanation, love kim's shirt lol, I hope you both take care and stay safe.

[@warbird_1]

another awesome video BP !! live that dream my friend

[@LimeyTX]

You asked for ideas on a piston airplane. I used to own a Cessna 340 and it’s a great airplane, in my view. It’s cabin class, over 200 knots and up in the flight levels with pressurized comfort. No more climbing over the wing 😀

[@HyperSpaceProphet]

Gotta second the 340A. Bigger cabin, no crawling over the wing, Ram engines give you 325+ HP a side, and they are easy to fly as a baron....(I learned twins on a baron 55 and find the 340 easier to fly, plus it is better on one engine). Once you own a pressurized aircraft you won't wanna go back. I get 215 KTAS for 18gph a side, so your fuel will be higher, but comparable to a PBaron with more cargo capacity. The 340 is not bad for shorter hops either compared to the 400 series or the turboprops. Plus you can go for over 4 hours with reserve, which gives you 800+ Nautical mile legs with a decent payload.

[@gcaparent6309]

What's driving the desire to change? What are you looking for that the baron doesn't give you? range, speed, payload, pressurization, operating costs, seats, etc? And what are you willing to sacrifice to get that?

[@yungathart7801]

Great video and follow-up discussion on hypoxia and it effects. Loved Kim's shirt . Nice crosswind landing and glad SIC was navigating till the very end! 😎

[@bradolsen8629]

Dude you got yourself a little cutie pie either she is precious

[@andrewbainton4029]

Another nice one Thank you!. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch and learn from. You share lots of info on what you are doing and why you do it a particular way. There is always something to learn from watching you as well as things to ponder.. I'll have to think a bit about a suggestion for a replacement for 75 Whiskey and get back to ya. SIC as always nice job on your end as well! Love Moose

[@simonedollenberg8543]

look at the Commander 500S There is a great example in South Africa that was flown by Bob Hoover.

[@BaronPilot]

Love the 500. Did a video in my buddy’s.

[@Mike_Costello]

Full tongue mode! So many opportunities! I'll just bite mine. ;-)

[@BaronPilot]

LOL

[@kbalch]

If you want to stay with a piston twin, a late-model 58P Baron would be a natural transition and should fit the bill nicely. A Cessna 421C would also work well, but, having been accustomed to Beechcraft build quality, you might not love the fit and finish. In any case, it's definitely time to go pressurized.

[@randyredden]

As a P-Baron owner.. you are right on the money with build quality!

[@6actual911]

great flight,, So sorry Kim you had a problem.. Hey is that an air leak in Kim's window? Upper corner gasket? Check at 8:20

[@ltcguffy765]

Amen.

[@Mega2382]

Assuming your mission isn't changing all that much and you just want more space and useful... I would go ahead and move to a pressurized something (helps or may even solve Kim's O2 issue). Not knowing if you're wanting to move into cabin class, I would move to the P-Baron (with winglets, just for the cool factor:))! If you're going to cabin class it up, a mint condition Duke with of course the cool factor! Cessna may be a bit cheaper in the annuals/TBO's but 30-40 GPH crosses brands either way. Never personally owned the Cessna brand though I know the 340 w/STOL is a great contender but the 414 and 421 are obviously tops in that brand. What ever you do, go FIKI! Good luck!

[@gregpollard844]

Stay with the BeechLife and buy a Duke. More speed and useful load. Love the Vids.

[@glossamano1899]

I saw a comment about your next plane being a pressurised Baron. Why not go one size up and since you’re a Beech fan, get a Duke.

[@peterwaugh9416]

Great vid, thanks. As for a replacement aircraft, I think the decision will be made for you as soon as you slide the "price range" slider on the Avbuyer website to your max budget. But if we can dream a little, Embraer Phenom 300 looks nice.

[@johngilbert1047]

There’s a really nice 310 that was for sale recently. New paint, great condition. N771BC. Not sure if Kevin has a buyer yet.

[@GaryMCurran]

1BC hasn't been on Controller for a couple of weeks now. I'm assuming that Kevin found a buyer for her.

[@paulmccutchen7781]

As far as the airplane goes how about an Aero Commander. More horsepower and more space. The down side would be cost to maintain would be a lot higher.

[@MacTonight50]

How about a Beechcraft Duke as a replacement for the Baron. It would be a cabin class with pressurization ! Always look forward to the next video wether its a Jet or the Baron! Fly Safe!!

[@curtisccr]

Just finished watching the latest video from “Flying with Rich”. He was showing a Duke they have for sale at OCR aviation in Long Beach. I have to say I think the Duke might be the sexiest looking machine Beech ever made. BP would probably be anxious to send it to his Avidyne shop for some upgrades, but it looked in great condition. Dukes have the baggage space issue too - they have none. Bags go on the seats.

[@wrenchoperator6435]

Thanks for sharing the info regarding hypoxia. I did see the previous video where Kim was affected. Extended time at 12K feet can effect you as well. Be careful and be aware of your first symptoms as well. Hypoxia can sneak up on you quickly. Love your videos!

[@IkoVenture]

Another great video and explanation for hypoxia. After watching your video and a video from @socalflyingmonkey, I got a a mountain high on demand system similar to yours. My wife loves it, and I've started using it especially on long flights and at night. I feel much better when I land, and much more acute at night. As far as new twin... Isn't 310Pilot selling N771BC? It's already got a pretty sweet Avidyne setup. Just a thought.

[@bootsbrigade73r]

In moving to a different plane, obviously it would need to be an upgrade. You've already done a TON of expensive work with 75W on avionics, engine monitor, and engines, so moving to another NA unpressurized light twin wouldn't make sense. It also doesn't seem like the mission is changing, so you don't just need more room or a bigger cabin. Anything bigger that isn't pressurized like a Navajo for insance, is still going to be somewhat similar in performance, so no need to go there. What would make sense would be a C340, or 58P, maybe a 414. Moving up to a 421 offers more space but again that doesn't seem to be an issue, and that step gives you the engines to consider, they're far more expensive geared 520s. Buddy of mine sucked a valve in one of his cylinders in a 414 and the engine was around $78k to overhaul. You've done your engines on 75W so you can compare that price. The biggest benefit based on just you and Kim flying most of your missions is the pressurization, which would really be the big reason to move up. An Aerostar as some have suggested could be an option too. Then you have to take into account the size of your hangar. Would a 340 with the tip tanks fit in it? A 414? Pretty sure a 58P would. Insurance will also want you to have time in whatever you buy, and you have time in a 58P, so that's a positive. The downsides to a 58P include the 10,000 hour life span of the plane, after which it's just parts, and it's somewhat of a runway hog compared to the 55. With the airplane market being what it is, you could probably get a good price for 75W, but then you have to buy another plane in this market...THEN you're starting all over with first annual to find all of the hidden gems of maintenance that haven't been fixed yet, and doing avionics upgrades if it needs that, or interior. My plane has been down for 5 months now doing the engines. People suggested I just sell it and start over, but I've done avionics, interior, engine monitor, now engines and props firewall forward. Even if I had the money to buy something pressurized, I have no desire personally to start over at the bottom of that airplane owner ladder. The Velocity might be cool, but you have to build it and that takes significant time. The Diamond twins are awesome, burn Jet-A so you don't have to deal with the leaded avgas stigma, but they're also $1.6m to buy new, and don't offer a performance increase (they're actually slower than 75W I believe.) Sorry for the long reply.

[@greenthumb6875]

Aerostar 702P, what do you think of those. Yeah 40 years after production but excellent service and support still available and price should be stable… non turbo priced 150,000 up to 700,000 for better than new. Pressurization, speed, comfort, safety. Maybe not the baron ease of use but way more plane.

[@jeffldavis1969]

@Baron Pilot - Probably a stupid question but curious one. How many hours do you have on the new engines?

[@Eric.S06]

I might be in the minority but I enjoy watching the Baron videos more than the Jet videos. We are making our first big flight south next week since I got my ticket punched. Any thoughts on the cafe at FXE? Thinking it might be a good stop meal stop flying ORL TIX OPF.

[@flyingsic]

It’s a great place for food. We go there a fair amount. Welcome to our neck of the woods!

[@Eric.S06]

@@flyingsic thanks For the info. Keeping an eye on weather but it’s looking a bit windy next weekend when we fly out of there. Right now consumer weather is speculating. ESE18G31. Should be fun coming out of OPF

[@lorichristensen6666]

If i remember corractly, N771BC is for sale :)

[@alejandrolaghi2915]

Hola desde buenos aires, Argentina

[@BaronPilot]

Hola!!

[@fitch8363]

What plane? A well preserved 58P. It would do everything I've seen you do with more comfort for Kim and better OEI performance. That said, the one you have seems to do everything you want it to do and then some. Or, if you're in the mood for a hotrod, find a really good A56TC.

[@davidnolle6638]

Looking for a new plane? Is there a Cessna 310 N771BC still available in Aurora, IL ?

[@paullewis6612]

The other consideration is: How often do you actually have passengers? In all the videos I’ve watched, probably no more than 5 times? Apart from the Girl’s weekend away, I haven’t seen you fully loaded. Am I wrong? So how important is passenger space as opposed to load or range?

[@carlyeiter9263]

Keep the Baron!!!!!

[@rogersmart1766]

CE-421C

[@johnschumacher1769]

Looks like you're not using the AOA. Any reason? (No judgement)

[@SuperDave21]

So many aviation channels out there yet I find myself more interested in your Baron than even the newer aircraft..... Why trade it off Kristopher? Got the itch for newer, different? Cheers!

[@sailormike1089]

Has anyone including Baron Pilot Kris and Kim seen Rebuild Rescue of the 1969 Cessna 401 where this guy i forget his name is trying to get this 401 running, cleaned up and airworthy that hasn't flown in 17 years. Steveo's video on a laser encounter at OPF was interesting to say the least.

[@GaryMCurran]

Steve's video on the laser is next, I'm glad you enjoyed it, that means I should, too.

[@animan756]

Maybe get a B58? Baron is the prettiest prop twin in the air!

[@Convair_F-106]

How about a B60 Duke as a replacement? Pressurized and fast.

[@GaryMCurran]

You had asked about a newer airplane, or maybe an older airplane. Rich, over at Flying with Rich, OCR Aviation, just posted a video on a Duke, which was brought up a number of times. Here's the link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbTkmOtlLimp9k With the exception of one airplane, all the Dukes on Controller are less than $250,000. There is one that's listed at $350,000, but it has a Garmin G600 glass cockpit, and most of the Boundry Layer Research mods on it (as does the one flown by Rich). The most telling thing to me is that the Dukes have the TSIO-541 Lycoming, and if they don't have the latest version, you'll need to upgrade them. Furthermore, the Duke is the only airplane flying with these engines. They put out 380 horsepower, and at 16,000', you can probably look at 220+ knots, but Rich was saying 46-50gph. That's an awful lot of gas, and with prices at FXE of $6.76 a gallon, that would be $350/hr just in fuel costs alone! Duke, a nice airplane, but way too expensive for my blood, even if I was a millionaire (I wouldn't be one for long flying that!)

[@pkane5472]

Good flight. Enjoyed it. The engine noise seemed a little louder in this video making it a little more difficult to hear you and the radio.....

[@andrewbainton4029]

So I just looked at Controller and I was thinking maybe a B58 series Turbocharged possibly with A/C.. The other one I thought would be a Cessna 340 series...with A/C Prices close to B55 broadly speaking so selling 75 Whiskey for one of these maybe would be more practical $$ wise...far from an expert here but just thinkin...of course the throttle & prop controls on the 340 would be in the "wrong" spot...lol

[@williamsmith286]

Hey Guys, Kim,...keep the hair!!......and Chris, what about the aerostar?

[@jamiedarbro4022]

How’s. Her flying going

[@Aristotle2000]

IMHO Kim should make an appointment with a pulmonologist (lung dr) to check her hemoglobin and diffusion capacity.